If your ideal getaway includes expending some energy and having an adrenaline rush whilst exploring the great outdoors, our activity and adventure holiday specialists can guide you to a fantastic range of tailor-made breaks, all around the world.

Sun, sea and sand... sometimes you simply want to slow down and relax on a luxurious beach. We can arrange beach getaways around the world, such as Caribbean scene stealers and Indian Ocean atolls and the pristine sands of eastern and southern Africa.

Escorted tours are a great way to maximise your time and take advantage of local knowledge and support, whether you’re after the camaraderie of sharing amazing sights and stories with new friends, or looking for a more personalised experience.

Culinary tours offer a way to get close to a region’s culture, showcasing the best of local farming and tradition. With Wexas, enjoy everything from little-known local discoveries to fine wine tastings at the world’s best vineyards.

Step back in time and watch the world go by on a luxurious great railway journey. Inspired by the great train rides of the age of steam, and an opportunity for greener travel, holidaymakers around the world are choosing life at a more leisurely, stylish and intimate pace.

From the Pyramids to the Parthenon. local history and culture add a rich flavour to any travel experience. Whether you want to explore the great opera house of Sydney or the Palaeolithic paintings of France our specialists can help you find your ideal holiday.

Let us plan a luxury honeymoon that will take your breath away. Our honeymoon holiday specialists can build you a customised itinerary to any of the world's most romantic destinations, and will be on-hand the entire time you're away to ensure your trip-of-a-lifetime goes off without a hitch.

Earth’s natural wonders make for breath-taking destinations. No-one who has been close can ever forget the sights and sounds of the great waterfalls of Iguazu on the border of Brazil and Argentina, or the Victoria Falls between Zambia and Zimbabwe.

A luxury safari holiday in the wilderness game reserves of East and Southern Africa is an unbeatable experience. Whether a wildlife-only trip or combined with a beach or city extension, the thrill of getting close to majestic big cats, elephants and other animals on a luxury safari forges a lifetim…

Luxury spa breaks are the ultimate in indulgence, whether you choose an island resort in the Indian Ocean, Thailand or Malaysia, a boutique hotel on South Africa’s Garden Route or a long weekend relaxing closer to home.

A winter holiday doesn’t have to be about skiing; exciting winter activities in destinations such as Iceland and Scandinavia to enjoy a snowy adventure; where else can you stay at a hotel built from blocks of freshly cut ice or soak in a hot tub beneath the Aurora Borealis

Whether you’re looking to sample one of Europe’s cultural hotspots with a quick city break, fancy a shopping trip to New York, a wildlife and wilderness escape or a long weekend of sun and sea, our short break specialists are here to help you create your perfect mini-adventure.

Over the last few decades we've arranged thousands of trips. The Wexas TOP 50 Worldwide Journeys are the result of our consultants' collective knowledge. Let us guide you around our favourite places or take the Wexas travel challenge to prove how well-travelled you really are.

We've rounded up 50 of the most loved, talked about and longed for journeys across Europe, North Africa and The Middle East. All of the journeys here come highly recommended by our clients and destination specialists and all can be tailored to suit your own requirements.

There’s something truly luxurious about departing on a holiday that is designed just for you. We aim to create your ideal holiday, and to organise it flawlessly. In order to do so, we tailor-make cruises to the precise way you'd like to enjoy it.

If you develop a taste for cruising, it’s sometimes difficult to imagine any other kind of holiday. Life on board a cruise ship is like staying in a floating five-star hotel, where the scenery changes with every sailing hour.

An adventure cruise combines the luxuries of life on board a superbly appointed expedition-class vessel with exciting excursions by inflatable Zodiac dinghy and onshore explorations of local wildlife and landscape.

Luxury river cruises range from a sedate sojourn on the Danube or the Canal du Midi to a full-blown adventure on the Amazon, a fascinating trip through Indochina on the Mekong, or a lazy cruise along the tranquil backwaters of Kerala.

Wexas offers tailor-made journeys to the world’s finest destinations with a carefully curated collection of hotels, airlines, airport lounges, restaurants and more. But luxury is more than 5-star venues; here are some of the ways that we provide a high-end experience on every step of your journey.

The beauty of tailor-made travel is that every trip is designed around your individual needs. Our destination specialists will work with you to create a luxury holiday that matches your tastes and interests, as well as your available time and finances.

All of our destination specialists are passionate about travel. It's their knowledge of the regions they specialise in and their ability to draw from personal experience that allows them to put together seamless tailor-made itineraries time after time.

Traveller magazine is the UK's longest-running travel magazine; since 1970 it has reported on the real experience of travelling the world, publishing articles by today's leading explorers, adventurers, photographers and travel writers, as well as tips and opinions from our destination specialists.

Wexas Travel insurance offers genuinely extensive cover for peace of mind while you are travelling. Using our 44 years of experience, we have designed a policy that offers extensive cover, along with a range of optional add-ons that includes winter sports, cruises and business trips.

Best Journeys in Australia

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22 October 2012
by Alex Stewart

Travel in Australia is all about the journey; the people you meet, the places you see, the discoveries and experiences you encounter 'beyond the icons'.

From the very beginning, the Aboriginal people knew that the 'journey' was key to understanding the land in which they lived. Creation myths tell of legendary totemic beings who wandered over the continent in the Dreamtime, singing out the name of everything that crossed their path - birds, animals, plants, rocks, waterholes - and so singing the world into existence. Their invisible pathways criss-cross Australia, known to Europeans as songlines, to the Aboriginals as the 'Footprints of the Ancestors' or the 'Way of the Law'.

And so it remains today. Travelling in Australia is not merely about getting from A to B. It's about discovering diversity, embracing enormity and enjoying the threads that tie the land together: natural beauty, local characters and warm Australian welcomes.

Australia in two weeks

What's more you needn't have to set aside a huge amount of time to travel Down Under. Australia in two weeks? We're serious. From cities to beaches, rainforests to the Red Centre, there's plenty in Australia that you can discover in just two weeks. With an increasingly large number of airlines serving cities other than Sydney and Melbourne, Australia can be as little as 19 hours away, which means it's more accessible than ever.

Starting from each international gateway we can tailor a versatile, two-week holiday to your interests. Australia is vast but with a little planning you can enjoy an awesome coastal drive, deep red Outback sunsets, superb regional produce, outdoor lifestyle and a spectacular array of nature's finest landscapes in just a fortnight; below we round up some ideason how...

Starting in Sydney, explore the sparkling beaches and lush hinterland of the Central Coast, the wineries of the Hunter Valley and the picturesque inlets of Port Stephens. Work on your swing at a rainforest golf course on the Coffs Coast and channel your chakras at bohemian Byron Bay. Dive the clear waters of the Solitary Islands and into the bright lights of Surfers Paradise. Finish up in Brisbane, the sophisticated capital of sun-drenched Queensland.

This blockbuster drive from Sydney to Melbourne will see you basking on the beaches of Jervis Bay (said to be the whitest in Australia), spotting whales in Eden, boating on the tranquil Gippsland Lakes, walking through the wilderness of Wilson's Promontory (Australia's southernmost tip), and peeking out at penguins on Philip Island.

GREAT TROPICAL DRIVEQueensland

You won't miss an inch of Queensland's tropical splendour on this 12-day self-drive journey. Starting in Cairns, travel north to Cape Tribulation, where the ancient Daintree Rainforest meets the Great Barrier Reef, before venturing inland to the historic gold mining towns, lush plantations, prehistoric petroglyphs, bird-rich wetlands and rainforest walks of the Tropical Tablelands. From Townsville, follow the coast as you return to Cairns, enjoying day trips to Wallaman Falls, Tully Gorge National Park and magical Mission Beach.

This five-day self-drive is an unforgettable adventure through Australia's ancient Red Centre. Immerse yourself in Aboriginal art and pioneer history in Alice Springs. Swim in Glen Helen Gorge and spot rock wallabies at Simpsons Gap, both in the West MacDonnell Ranges. Climb to the rim of Kings Canyon and swim in the Garden of Eden. Enjoy a dawn camel trek around Uluru and wander between the steep russet domes of nearby Kata Tjuta (the Olgas). Journey through red desert sands, spinifex and mulga forest, and learn about the area's Aboriginal history from the people who've lived here for more than 20,000 years.

INDIAN OCEAN DRIVEWestern Australia

Discover white beaches, coral reefs, salty fishing towns and rugged national parks on this spectacular journey along Western Australia's Coral Coast. Head north to taste fresh crayfish in Geraldton and mouth-watering tropical fruits in Carnarvon. Swim with whale sharks on Ningaloo Reef (March to July) and career through the canyons of the Cape Range National Park. Meet the dolphins of Monkey Mia, along with whales, rays and turtles in the wider Shark Bay World Heritage Area. And see seasonal wildflowers burst into bloom all along the coast, from Cape Range to the cliffs and gorges of Kalbarri National Park.

BIBBULMUN TRACKWestern Australia

Discover towering forests, tranquil farmland and wild beaches on this long-distance walking trail through Western Australia's south-west corner. Stretching almost 1,000km from Kalamunda in the Perth Hills to Albany on the south coast. The best of the route can be seen though on a series of guided walks over four days, where visitors are shuttled between the assorted highlights by private transport, returning each evening to luxury spa accommodation near the town of Denmark.

Hire your own car or join a guided tour and travel along the country's breathtaking south-east coastline. Drive the Great Ocean Road past the iconic surf spots of Torquay and Bells Beach to the holiday haven of Lorne and the magnificent Twelve Apostles. Walk past waterfalls in Great Otway National Park and watch whales from historic Warrnambool. Soak up seafaring history in Port Fairy and Portland. Taste wine in Coonawarra and see the fossils of giant marsupials in the World Heritage-listed Naracoorte Caves. Then cruise the Coorong and explore the beaches and wineries of the Fleurieu Peninsula before arriving in Adelaide.

Taking its name from the Afghan cameleers who carried supplies to remote telegraph stations, The Ghan is recognised as one of the world's great train journeys, running from Darwin in the north to Adelaide in the south (or vice versa) via Alice Springs and the Red Centre. The full 2,979km journey is a great way to see the verdant greens of the Top End, deep reds of central Australia and the fertile wine regions of the south. From April 2013, the three-day journey will be fully inclusive of meals, drinks and off-train tours that fit around the train's schedule.

EAST COAST ESCAPETasmania

Immerse yourself in the beauty of Tasmania's east coast on this attraction-packed self-drive. Sea kayak on Maria Island, sample farm-fresh berries and wine near Swansea and take in the contours of Wineglass Bay. Stop in Bicheno, where you can cling to the coastline on a motorised trike ride. Bushwalk in the rainforest of Douglas-Apsley National Park and game fish or dive from the picturesque port of St Helens Park. Swim in the waters of Binnalong Bay and follow the Bay of Fires past Aboriginal middens and powder-white beaches. Then finish your journey in an eco-lodge with soul-stirring views.

Why book with Wexas Travel?

At Wexas, we specialise in bespoke travel experiences. Our itineraries are just samples of what we can
arrange, and can be changed depending on your precise needs, finances and ideas by our experienced
destination specialists.

Contact one of our consultants on
020 7590 0610
to discuss how we can tailor your holiday.